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dislocated rib
My husband dislocated his rib a week ago went to ER said is was fractured two days went by and he laid down for a nap woke up in horrible pain couldn't get up called 911 take again to ER different ER than first visit they said he was having muscle spasms sent home with valum finally got in with family doc he said he has dislocated rib tryed to get it in place couldn't sent him home with 5 mill ocycodone so doc wanted him to wait a week come back on he would try again to put it in place so we decided Togo to chiropractor he got it in place but he is still in a ton of pain is this normal he said he should take At least 4 weeks off work he drives semi truck long haul we are beyond frustrated just want him to feel better how long will he hurt that he needs pain meds Advil isn't touching the pain ugh
Do you think it's alright that her husband's family Dr tried to put his ribs back in place and he has seen a chiropractor? I would think this could be a little dangerous if he does indeed have fractured ribs.
I never want to give the wrong advice, it just seems like it's not a good idea to have his ribs messed with in anyway if they're fractured. What is your advice on this?
Corey, you sound like a very caring and concerned wife. With your help I have no doubt your husband will get better. I'm so sorry your family is going through this. Has his Dr recommended anything for the pain, like heat and ice? You mentioned that he is taking pain medication. He should only need it until the pain is bearable.
I never want to give the wrong advice, it just seems like it's not a good idea to have his ribs messed with in anyway if they're fractured. What is your advice on this?
Corey, you sound like a very caring and concerned wife. With your help I have no doubt your husband will get better. I'm so sorry your family is going through this. Has his Dr recommended anything for the pain, like heat and ice? You mentioned that he is taking pain medication. He should only need it until the pain is bearable.
As we all do, Corey. It is your job to fill in for him while he is healing, including keeping your son's spirits up.
Time is the great healer -- be patient so that he will not return to normal activity before healing is completed.
A good physican therapist, along with your doctor's instructions, will acellerate the process.
Best wishes.
Time is the great healer -- be patient so that he will not return to normal activity before healing is completed.
A good physican therapist, along with your doctor's instructions, will acellerate the process.
Best wishes.
Killing him I have a few hernation in my t.spine disk degeration so I know how horrible back rib pain is I just want him to make a full recovery
Thank you for both response my husband is 41 it just stinks seeing him down my boys are so worried about him he coaches there baseball team he has never had a injury before he is very active so this is ki
Great advice from Mandi66, as always.
She is right about not knowing for sure how it will take to heal.
I take it your husband had x rays and that's how they found out your his ribs were broken? If they're truly broken I would recommend not getting any adjustments from a chiropractor right now. It might make things worse.
My husband is also an owner operator, meaning he drives a semi. It's very hard on the back in the first place but with fractured ribs he would have excruciating pain if he went back to work too soon. He needs to listen to his body right now as far as what he can and can not do.
I hope he feels better soon but it can indeed take a good 4 weeks to heal. Before even thinking of going back to work it probably wouldn't hurt to get x rays again to see how he's healing.
She is right about not knowing for sure how it will take to heal.
I take it your husband had x rays and that's how they found out your his ribs were broken? If they're truly broken I would recommend not getting any adjustments from a chiropractor right now. It might make things worse.
My husband is also an owner operator, meaning he drives a semi. It's very hard on the back in the first place but with fractured ribs he would have excruciating pain if he went back to work too soon. He needs to listen to his body right now as far as what he can and can not do.
I hope he feels better soon but it can indeed take a good 4 weeks to heal. Before even thinking of going back to work it probably wouldn't hurt to get x rays again to see how he's healing.
Hi Corey,
Welcome to the Pain Management Community. I hear your frustration about your husbands' rib issue. You did not mention his age but I see in your post that he is still actively working, driving the semi.
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My husband was riding the lawn mower down the ditch bank at the end of our property several years ago. The mower actuallyI fell on top of him as he was turning the mower around. It sounds terrible, I know. was in the house when it happened and fortunately two neighbors that were out there helping him with weed wacking and all turned the mower over and got him out. He wound up with several fractured ribs.
Took him to the ER and they sent him home with pain pills and muscle relaxers. They never tried to put them back in place, just said time would heal all. He was in his seventies when it happened. The first few days were the worst, especially when he tried to turn over in bed. The muscle relaxers helped the best help.
After the first week, the pain really eased up and the horrible sharp pain got less and less painful. Time is the only thing that helps, but use the pain meds and the muscle relaxers, they really do help with the stabbing pains.
He will find that after that first week, the pain will lessen. His doctor is saying four weeks out of work but it depends on the individual. It may take the full four weeks, but then again it may very well be 2-3 weeks.
I mention my husbands' age because your husband is surely younger since he is still actively working. I can say that my husband just seemed to be in extreme pain for a few days and then it got better each passing day.
Hope your husband heals well. In the past they used to wrap the ribs but they do not do that anymore. They heal with time. I hope he is up and about soon Good luck to you both. Mandi
Welcome to the Pain Management Community. I hear your frustration about your husbands' rib issue. You did not mention his age but I see in your post that he is still actively working, driving the semi.
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My husband was riding the lawn mower down the ditch bank at the end of our property several years ago. The mower actuallyI fell on top of him as he was turning the mower around. It sounds terrible, I know. was in the house when it happened and fortunately two neighbors that were out there helping him with weed wacking and all turned the mower over and got him out. He wound up with several fractured ribs.
Took him to the ER and they sent him home with pain pills and muscle relaxers. They never tried to put them back in place, just said time would heal all. He was in his seventies when it happened. The first few days were the worst, especially when he tried to turn over in bed. The muscle relaxers helped the best help.
After the first week, the pain really eased up and the horrible sharp pain got less and less painful. Time is the only thing that helps, but use the pain meds and the muscle relaxers, they really do help with the stabbing pains.
He will find that after that first week, the pain will lessen. His doctor is saying four weeks out of work but it depends on the individual. It may take the full four weeks, but then again it may very well be 2-3 weeks.
I mention my husbands' age because your husband is surely younger since he is still actively working. I can say that my husband just seemed to be in extreme pain for a few days and then it got better each passing day.
Hope your husband heals well. In the past they used to wrap the ribs but they do not do that anymore. They heal with time. I hope he is up and about soon Good luck to you both. Mandi
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